Carolina Panthers quarterback’s response after a female reporter asked him a question is garnering quite a bit of attention.

Cam Newton reportedly laughed and said that it was “funny to hear a female” ask the question. According to ESPN, the reporter was inquiring about his teammate. She pointed out that wide receiver Devin Funchess is embracing the physicality of routes and asked if Newton got enjoyment out of that.

Someone on Twitter responded to Rodrigue’s comment asking if she tried to confront Newton about his response and she answered, “I spoke with him after and it was worse. I chose not to share, because I have an actual job to do today and one he will not keep me from.”

ESPN shared the Panthers director of communications Steven Drummond’s statement. Drummond said he spoke with Newton and Rodrigue, “and I know they had a conversation where he expressed regret for using those words. We strive as a department to make the environment for media comfortable for everyone covering the team."

Rodrigue disputed the claim that Newton apologized saying, “This afternoon, I did my job as an NFL beat writer and asked Cam Newton a question about one of his receivers. I was dismayed by his response, which not only belittled me but countless other women before me and beside me who work in similar jobs. I sought Mr. Newton out as he left the locker room a few minutes later. He did not apologize for his comments."

The repercussions have already begun for the former Heisman Trophy winner, with Dannon dropping its endorsement deal with Newton.

In a statement to ESPN, a company spokesman said the company was "shocked and disheartened" at Newton's comments.

"It is entirely inconsistent with our commitment to fostering equality and inclusion in every workplace," the statement said. "It's simply not ok to belittle anyone based on gender. We have shared our concerns with Cam and will no longer work with him.''

The NFL and the Associated for Women in Sports Media also chimed in, showing their disappointment at Newton’s comments and actions.

The NFL said "the comments are just plain wrong and disrespectful to the exceptional female reporters and all journalists. They do not reflect the thinking of the league."

The Association for Women in Sports Media said in a statement that it "is very discouraged by Cam Newton's disrespectful remarks and actions directed to a female reporter during today's Carolina Panthers press conference. As a watchdog group, AWSM demands fair treatment and positive workplace environments for women working in sports media."